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Software Engineer - Platform Technologies

Develop and maintain core tools and flows required for microprocessor design. Build and manage infrastructure for simulation and verification of microprocessor designs.

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at SiFive?

About SiFive

As the pioneers who introduced RISC-V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in the world.

SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC-V has no limits.

At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are. Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time.

Are you ready? To learn more about SiFive’s phenomenal success and to see why we have won the GSA’s prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award (for the fourth time!), check out our website and Glassdoor pages.

The Role

Join SiFive's tools team to develop and maintain the core tools and flows required for microprocessor design. Work on simulation and build tools to validate microprocessor designs, as well as the infrastructure around those flows. An ideal candidate will have systems-level programming experience; have built complex systems with multiple tools communicating through multiple means such as files, pipes, shared memory, databases, and REST calls; and have a strong desire to produce correct and tested tools.

Requirements

  • Systems programming experience.
  • Fluency in C++ and Python.
  • Fluency with standard Linux-based development environments and tools.
  • Experience with build tools and languages, including make and cmake.
  • Test and verification methodologies for software tools.
  • Desired: Above-average knowledge of processor microarchitecture.
  • Detailed profiling experience.
  • Experience with simulation and emulation tools, especially development of them (e.g.
  • QEMU, etc).
  • If you want to do incredible work and be challenged by exciting, truly innovative projects that will test the boundaries of your skills and creativity, then SiFive is the place for you!
  • Be proud of your work.
  • Do things better.
  • Join SiFive.
  • In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.
  • In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!
  • Additional Information: This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in United States of America Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.
  • SiFive is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.
  • All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire.
  • We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.
  • Championed by leaders who chose to make a real difference, SiFive led the RISC-V revolution—creating a tremendous wave with the strength to remove economic hurdles and create opportunities for all.
  • Now that we’ve made history, you have the opportunity to write the future.
  • If you love to be challenged, you can join the best of the best and get rewarded for doing something that truly matters.

Which skills does this role require?

Systems programmingC++PythonLinuxMakeCmakeSoftware testingVerification methodologiesMicroprocessor designSimulation toolsBuild toolsProfilingEmulation toolsQEMUProcessor microarchitectureRISC-VSimulationEmulationMicroarchitectureSoftware toolsBuild infrastructureVerificationChip designHardware engineeringSoftware engineeringPlatform technologiesREST APIsMachine Learning

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